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Degree programme, curriculum year 2019–2020

Doctoral Programme in Health Sciences, 240 cr

Tampere University
Learning outcomes

According to the Government Decree on University Degrees (794/2004, amended 1039/2013, §21) the objectives of scientific postgraduate education are that the student

  1. becomes thoroughly acquainted with his or her own field of research and its social significance
  2. gains the knowledge and skills needed to apply scientific research methods independently and critically and to produce new scientific knowledge within his or her field of research
  3. becomes acquainted with the development, basic problems and research methods of his or her field of research
  4. gains such knowledge of the general theory of science and of other disciplines relating to his or her own field of research as enables him or her to follow their development
  5. achieves sufficient language and communication skills and other abilities to work as an expert or a developer in demanding positions and within international cooperation.
Content description

The aim of the doctoral studies is to provide training that prepares doctoral students to successfully work as an academic researcher or teacher as well as in other expert positions in the society and in the field of health.

A doctoral student must acquire in depth knowledge in his/her own field, but also develop a broader view of health sciences in general. Doctoral students should adopt scientific thinking models and good scientific conduct as well as gain versatile research skills.

The fields of study available are biostatistics, epidemiology, gerontology, global health and depvelopment, nursing science, public health, social psychiatry, social and health policy, health economics, health sociology and occupational health. Most PhD students do their dissertation work in one of our research groups. The field of study is determined by the supervisor’s discipline. The employment prospects for graduates in the field of health sciences or medicine have been good.

In the Doctoral Programme in Health Sciences the student can complete the degrees of Doctor of Health Sciences or Doctor of Philosophy in the disciplines of the Faculty. The prerequisite for the Doctoral Programme in Health Sciences is a Master’s Degree or equivalent. The Doctor of Health Sciences degree requires a previous educational background on Master’s level in the field of health sciences.

Academic year
2019–2020
Degree titles
Doctor of Health Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy
Licentiate of Health Sciences
Credits
240 cr
Degree programme type
Doctor's Degree
Language of instruction
English, Finnish
Classification
875605 Doctor of Philosophy, Health Care
Fields of study
  • Health and Welfare
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Marja Jylhä, Terveystieteiden tohtoriohjelman vastuuhenkilö